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Editorials on the economy, technology, and lifestyle by Dr Jiulin Teng
Cover for post Ranking 18 Six-Cylinder Petrol Engines in Production in 2024
20 Apr 2024
Ranking 18 Six-Cylinder Petrol Engines in Production in 2024
Today, I rank 18 six-cylinder petrol engines in production from 15 manufacturers in production in 2024.
Cover for post Dirty MAF Sensor with Rich Additive Fuel Trim – Diagnosis and Cleaning
18 Mar 2024
Dirty MAF Sensor with Rich Additive Fuel Trim – Diagnosis and Cleaning
Commonly, a dirty or bad Mass Air Flow sensor is believed to lead to a lean condition. However, my experience is that it’s more likely to lead to a rich condition at idle. Here, I compare STFT and LTFT before and after cleaning the MAF sensor.
Cover for post Mercedes W220 S-Class Soft-Close Trunk and Soft-Close Doors DIY Repair
08 Mar 2024
Mercedes W220 S-Class Soft-Close Trunk and Soft-Close Doors DIY Repair
This serves as a guide for those who want to repair the soft-close functions (doors & trunk) in their W220 Mercedes S-Class but haven’t found clear views of the steps online.
Cover for post Lexus SC430 Hardtop Convertible
08 Jun 2022
Lexus SC430 Hardtop Convertible
This album contains photos of my Lexus SC430, which I have put up for sale.
Cover for post The Electric Car Conspiracy: Why We Show No Love for Hydrogen
06 Feb 2021
The Electric Car Conspiracy: Why We Show No Love for Hydrogen
Hydrogen is a more sustainable source of energy for cars than battery electric. It isn’t getting the love it deserves, because of capitalism’s need for p...
Cover for post A Modern Regression: Social Media Is a Symptom of a Disease that Feeds on Our Narcissism
02 Jun 2020
A Modern Regression: Social Media Is a Symptom of a Disease that Feeds on Our Narcissism
Started as networking platforms no more innovative than online dating, social media feast on our narcissism and desire to become famous in a world where bein...
Cover for post Not What You Thought: Blockchain May Support International Trade, but Bitcoin Won't
25 May 2020
Not What You Thought: Blockchain May Support International Trade, but Bitcoin Won't
Some major players in international trade and investment may wish to decouple from the US dollar. A blockchain-based, supranational currency mechanism will o...
Cover for post An Ideal Car & Why It Is Not Being Made
26 Feb 2020
An Ideal Car & Why It Is Not Being Made
There are a thousand reasons why a small-displacement V12 with manual transmission and RWD, preferably in convertible guise isn't being made. DrJLT explo...
Cover for post Should Our Creation Look Like Us?
26 Feb 2020
Should Our Creation Look Like Us?
The science fiction and, more notably, cyberpunk genres often take it for granted that androids should look like us. DrJLT argues that perhaps we are better ...
Cover for post The Sudden Boom of All-Wheel-Drive
26 Feb 2020
The Sudden Boom of All-Wheel-Drive
People want more, and car makers are happy to oblige; however, DrJLT argues that consumers are getting a worse experience as a result....
Cover for post The Coming Renaissance in Our Lifetime and Beyond
26 Feb 2020
The Coming Renaissance in Our Lifetime and Beyond
DrJLT argues that automation is set to unleash our creativity for a new Belle époque....
Cover for post The low-fat diet moment? The Elephantisation of Modern Vehicles
26 Feb 2020
The low-fat diet moment? The Elephantisation of Modern Vehicles
DrJLT argues that as we try to squeeze out every last drop of efficiency in the automotive industry we inadvertently create large, environmentally-inefficien...